As many have noted---there are two important numbers for towing---the towing capacity and the cargo capacity. While you can get the Max tow package and help the towing capacity numbers, the true 1-ton rating will be the only thing that helps and addresses the cargo capacity. This is why I chose the 1-ton for my new GMC. It has the larger towing capacity like the 2500 with the Max Towing package BUT it also has 3865 lbs of cargo capacity (with the D-Max diesel and long bed) which is way more than the 2500 even with the Max Towing package. It all depends on what you are trying to safely tow AND haul in your truck. For me, I didn't want any concerns with towing my 303RLS and having my heavy Yamaha 6500 generator, extra fuel or water if needed, firewood, propane, LiP04 battery bank, and a host of other things in the basement compartment of my camper that ate up cargo capacity. All of this must be realized and accounted for to do the math correctly and choose the right truck. There is more to picking a truck then how much it's rated to pull per the sticker or what the sales team tells you.